Hoare v. Harris
Illinois Supreme Court
Bill in chancery by Harris against Hoare. Heard at October term, 1849, by Harlan, Judge, on pleadings and proofs. A decree was entered for complainant, to be relieved from which decree, Hoare sued out this writ of error. The facts of the case are sufficiently stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by Mr. Justice Catón :
Although we are satisfied that this record shows a meritorious case in favor of the wards of the complainant, yet several of the errors are well assigned. The first objection, which goes to the foundation of the whole proceeding, is a want of proper parties, and this objection is well taken. The bill is filed by Harris as guardian, to compel the conveyance of a town lot to his wards: which it is shown is held by the defendant in trust for them; and the decree is, that the conveyance shall be made to the infants. Authorities are hardly required to show that, by…
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